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RESOURCES FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY DURING THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
For over 60 years, LifeROOTS has been dedicated to creating healthy, inclusive communities. Nothing has changed that mission – not even the coronavirus. We are aware that many families across the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas may be feeling unsure of what steps they can take to best protect themselves and their families, especially if they…
Read MoreTHROUGH THE YEARS, THESE FABULOUS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE SUPPORTED LIFEROOTS. WE’RE ASKING THAT YOU NOW JOIN US TO SUPPORT THEM.
They’ve stepped up to the plate to provide pies at our Pi(e) Day Events, and we have been so grateful for the longtime support of so many food service businesses throughout the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area in the past. Now it’s our turn to support them, as so many local restaurants face increasingly difficult times. Please…
Read More5 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD
Early intervention programs allow children with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. At LifeROOTS, we work with children from birth to age three on meeting their physical, cognitive, communication, emotional, and adaptive milestones, helping them overcome barriers and reach their fullest potential. Seeing why Early Intervention is the best choice for your child is easy, but…
Read MoreA FAMILY’S STORY: NAOMI GILLEAN SHARES HOW LIFEROOTS HELPED SON LIAM … AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY
As first-time parents, Naomi and Diego Gillean knew they needed help in navigating how to get the services needed for their son Liam – diagnosed at birth with a chromosomal disorder and in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to start as soon as possible. When she was referred to LifeROOTS when…
Read MoreWHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAMS
Today’s workers recognize the value of giving back. 58% of employees consider a company’s social and environmental impact when considering where to work, and 71% of employees want opportunities to promote their business’ commitments and values. Every year, LifeROOTS partners with local companies to bring our services to the community members who need them most. Now your business…
Read MoreJOIN OUR GROWING BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
LifeROOTS continues to grow, and we’re continuing to grow our Board of Directors. If you or someone you know might be interested in joining our Board and helping us move forward in our mission to “Empower the Lives” and “Shape the Futures” of those with disabilities, we’d love to explore the possibility of working together.…
Read MoreOUR SUCCESS STORIES REACH NEW HEIGHTS!
Former LifeROOTS Client Featured on American Heart Association BillboardAt LifeROOTS, we love to see how kids in our Early Childhood Intervention program continue to grow and thrive after completing our program … and recently, we were thrilled to see the “heights” that one of our former Early Intervention has gone to since completing our program!Weldon, who was…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON MARY BECKER
At the prompting of Board Member Jill Tatz and former Board Member Sue Iliff, Mary Becker applied for and was selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) training program at UNM’s Center for Development and Disabilities. Mary, who has a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and has…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE!
LifeROOTS Invited to Participate in Two Pilot Programs Over the Next 3 Years We are thrilled to announce that LifeROOTS has been recognized by the State for our quality services in our early intervention program, and invited to participate in two exciting pilot programs that will be of value to both our staff and our…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE!
LifeROOTS Invited to Participate in Two Pilot Programs Over the Next 3 Years We are thrilled to announce that LifeROOTS has been recognized by the State for our quality services in our early intervention program, and invited to participate in two exciting pilot programs that will be of value to both our staff and our…
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